Rural fencing in Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley sits between steep escarpments along the Kangaroo River, with grazing flats, lifestyle blocks and plenty of wildlife. Wombat-proofing, steep-slope fencing and post and rail are common requests.
What to check before fencing in Kangaroo Valley
Wombats are common in the valley and will push through or dig under mesh. Ask about aprons or wombat gates. Steep, rocky ground may need rock drilling, and fences near the river or creeks should allow for flood debris.
Popular fencing jobs in Kangaroo Valley
The most common requests we see for Kangaroo Valley are dog and wildlife exclusion fencing and post and rail fencing. Whatever the fence, it’s only as strong as its strainer assemblies, so ask how corners, ends and gate posts will be set in your ground. If it’s a shared boundary, talk to your neighbour early about sharing the cost.
Typical cost in Kangaroo Valley
As a guide, standard 5-strand plain/barbed wire or hinged-joint stock fencing typically ranges from $28 to $55 per linear metre, depending on terrain, rock drilling requirements and strainer count. The contractor will give you a firm price after walking the line.
As a guide, hardwood post-and-rail typically ranges from $75 to $140+ per linear metre, depending on rail count and timber grade. The contractor will give you a firm price after an on-site inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas near Kangaroo Valley do you cover?+
Kangaroo Valley, Barrengarry and Upper Kangaroo River, plus the rest of the Shoalhaven. Call 0415 770 509 if you’re not sure.
Do I need approval to build a fence?+
Many standard rural and boundary fences can be built as exempt development in NSW if they meet the set conditions, but fences in heritage, flood-prone or bushfire-prone areas, fences near waterways or on a road reserve, and any clearing of native vegetation may need approval. Check with Shoalhaven City Council before work starts.
Will my neighbour pay half the boundary fence?+
In NSW, the Dividing Fences Act 1991 generally has neighbours share equally the cost of a “sufficient” dividing fence. On rural land, councils give a wire fence on steel star posts as an example. If you can’t agree informally, you can serve a written fencing notice describing the boundary line, the fence type and the estimated cost. Your neighbour has one month to respond, after which either of you can apply to the Local Court or NCAT for a fencing order. Anything above the “sufficient” standard is usually paid by the owner who wants it. See NSW Legal Aid or the Local Court for the details.
How Shoalhaven Fence Co works
Shoalhaven Fence Co is a local lead-matching service connecting Shoalhaven property owners with independent local rural fencing contractors. When you call or send a request, we pass your details to a local fencing contractor who contacts you to inspect the line and quote. The contractor you’re matched with is responsible for the work, its pricing and any warranties.